Q&A: Rabies

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The rabies virus affects the central nervous system and symptoms include anxiety, headaches and fever

How common is the disease worldwide - and how is it being tackled?

What is rabies?

How does it develop?

Can it be passed between people?

How common is rabies?

Why is there no rabies in the UK?

What is the advice if someone is going to a country where rabies is present?

Can it be controlled?

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